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visionary

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi// UK //vˈɪʒənəɹi// vi·sion·ary

n. someone who has very original and creative ideas about what the future could be like. These people often see possibilities that others miss.

n. a person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like. Often implies a high degree of foresight or imagination that transcends current practical limitations.


SIMPLE

The tech company was founded by a visionary who changed how we communicate.

CONTEXTUAL

Critics initially dismissed her architectural plans as impossible, but history proved her to be a visionary.

COMPLEX

While many leaders focus on quarterly profits, a true visionary anticipates the shifting cultural landscape decades in advance and prepares the organization for a world that does not yet exist.

Synonyms
Origin

From vision + -ary.

Usage

Frequently used in professional or creative contexts to praise leadership and innovation.

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